Here’s how to get Google to Index Your Site
Is your website included in the Google Index? If not, you want Google to index your site as soon as possible. Why? Google Index lets your custom site’s content be included in search engine results.
In other words, if Google doesn’t index your site, then your website might as well be invisible. You’ve worked long and hard on your website and marketing strategies. Don’t let it go to waste!
How to get Google to Index Your Site
Check to see if your site has been indexed:
Do a simple Google search: site:mywebsite.com. If your site is indexed, then it will appear in the search results.
Go the extra mile! Learn how to index individual URLs or URLs linked from a page with Google Search Console.
If Your Website is not Indexed
According to ahrefs.com, the following steps can help your site get indexed
Go the extra mile! Learn how to index individual URLs or URLs linked from a page with Google Search Console.
- Go to Google Search Console
- Navigate to the URL inspection tool
- Paste the URL you’d like Google to index into the search bar.
- Wait for Google to check the URL
- Click the “Request indexing” button
Other Resources
For those who prefer video tutorials, check out these helpful tutorials on how to get Google to index your site.
Michael Quinn: How to Submit URL to Google for faster Indexing
Michael Quinn runs a digital agency that helps businesses create online traffic and lead generation through familiar strategies like SEO and search engine marketing, and PPC services.
The following video is a short and sweet guide to submitting your URL to Google.
Merit Blogger-How to Get Google to Instantly Index Your New Article
Merit Bloggers is a solopreneur who helps small businesses grow a sustainable business online. Her video on how to get Google to index your next article is very helpful for websites that have a lot of pages.
Unfortunately, indexing your site is not something that just happens once. Search engines don’t update automatically. You want to ensure they re-index your site so your website gets found on the web.
Here’s how!
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